Halloween heaven

Sam Jokich/Staff Correspondent Mermaids: Christa Young, Tina Vetter, Dan Vetter and Fran Parker (from left) were enjoying a cool time during A Murphy Haunting on Thursday. More photos, pages 8A and 12A.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/Staff Correspondent Cruising the grounds: Joseph, 4, and Gabriel Defren, 3, both of Ranger, were having fun at Shepherd of the Mountains Church in Murphy on Oct. 30. The boys appeared to be happily riding around looking for treats.

Anngee Quinones-Belian/ Staff Correspondent Cabbage Patch Kid: Quinnlei Moore, just 4 months old, was a doll during Halloween afternoon on Duke Street. She drew admiring stares as her stroller went from house to house.